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Adams’s Call to Awaken Learning, Doing, and Becoming Through Exemplary Conduct

Leadership, in the republican sense, is no ornament of office but the quiet radiation of character. When the citizen beholds conduct upright and steadfast, a latent faculty of hope stirs within him. Dreams earlier resigned to slumber lift their heads, and the common enterprise of liberty acquires fresh vigor beneath such enlivening example.

Yet inspiration alone is but morning light; it must ripen into the noon of disciplined learning. The leader, therefore, cultivates libraries, laboratories, and lively discourse, convinced that enlightened minds forge enduring republics. He marks progress not by applause but by the growing appetite of followers to inquire, to question, to improve, and excel.

When learning matures into deeds, communities feel their sinews strengthen. Roads are built, injustices amended, commerce quickened. The leader, ever receding, rejoices to hear citizens proclaim achievements as theirs alone. Such effacement is his triumph, for self-governance, not self-glory, is the end of every labor undertaken in public trust and passed down through generations.

Cultivate another’s growth by sharing knowledge, offering encouragement, and celebrating their independent accomplishments wholeheartedly today.

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Cleveland’s I-X Center Morphs Into Mega Data Reactor

Historic aviation landmark pivots to high-tech future as city approves colossal substation-anchored data center conversion plan

CLEVELAND On June 3, City Council revised the lease on the 2.2-million-square-foot I-X Center, freeing the former bomber-plant exhibition hall for a Fortune 500 tenant to build a hyperscale data campus anchored by a 25-megawatt substation and backed by roughly $1 billion in private investment.

Selective demolition starts in July, retaining prewar steel trusses while threading chilled-water mains, fiber conduits, and seismic braces through crane bays. Builders forecast 200 permanent tech jobs and 250 trades at peak, delivering a $23-million annual payroll under a ten-year lease that the city may cancel if promised community benefits slip. Local unions will launch eight-week upskilling cohorts for carpenters and electricians beginning in August.

Analysts say retrofitting the cavernous venue avoids the need for greenfield land and fast-tracks Midwest capacity during an AI-driven server boom. Integrating rooftop solar and recycling demolished concrete for equipment pads could reduce 48,000 metric tons of embodied carbon compared to new builds. Observers expect similar stadium-to-server conversions in Pittsburgh, St. Louis, and Kansas City within five years.

East River Tunnel Revival Begins After Sandy’s Wrath

Skanska Launches $1.6 Billion Rehabilitation to Resurrect Aging, Hurricane-Damaged Rail Tubes Beneath Manhattan’s Historic East River

Concrete saws echoed beneath the East River this week as Amtrak and contractor Skanska-E-J Electric crews finally launched the long-anticipated $1.6 billion rehabilitation of New York City’s century-old East River Tunnel. Flooded by Superstorm Sandy in 2012, the twin-track tubes have suffered from saltwater corrosion, which has forced speed restrictions and nightly emergency maintenance ever since.

Crews will close one of the four Penn Station-to-Queens bores at a time, strip every sleeper and cable, install new slab track, fiber optics, fire-suppression piping, and water-tight concrete liners, then reopen before tackling the next tube. Amtrak estimates that the rolling closures will last approximately forty months, with full service restored by late 2028.

Over seventy percent of the cost is covered by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, with additional contributions from the MTA and NJ Transit. Officials say the overhaul will add a century of life, cut delays by 16 percent, and boost capacity for high-speed trains. Advocates hail the start as the Northeast Corridor’s signature resilience project since Sandy.

Tiny Teacher Village Offers Rent Relief, Community Hope

Colorado Springs Breaks Ground On Tiny Homes Giving Educators Affordable Rents, Larger Lots, Built-in Support Networks

Colorado Springs nonprofit We Fortify and Harrison School District 2 officially unveiled Wendy’s Village on June 2, a 40-unit neighborhood of 352-square-foot tiny houses reserved for teachers priced at $825 monthly rent. Organizers say applications open later this summer, addressing mounting vacancies after average regional rents climbed another seven percent over the past year.

Each cottage contains full-size appliances, vaulted ceilings, and south-facing front porches overlooking communal gardens on lots 50 percent wider than typical tiny-home pads. Rent calculations exclude teachers’ mandatory retirement deductions, an unconventional metric that supporters argue reflects real disposable income. Construction drew private donations, state housing tax credits, and labor from Pikes Peak Community College carpentry students.

Superintendent Wendy Birhanzel predicts that the walk-to-work model will decrease teacher turnover costs and improve classroom continuity throughout the district. Nonprofit founder Shelley Jensen touts the build as a “case study” other cash-strapped school systems can replicate. Civic leaders anticipate shorter commutes, and the influx of fresh foot traffic will boost nearby retailers. University of Denver scholars will monitor results and impacts.

The Importance of Avoiding Improper Storage of Heavy Materials

Introduction
Good morning, Team! Today’s toolbox talk focuses on avoiding improper storage of heavy materials. Storing heavy items incorrectly can cause collapses, injuries, or damage.

Why It Matters
Improperly stored materials may fall, injuring workers or causing costly project delays and damage.

Strategies for Proper Storage

1. Use Stable Surfaces:

   • Always store heavy items on flat, stable, and solid surfaces to prevent shifting or tipping.

2. Limit Stack Heights:

   • Follow recommended height limits to maintain stability. Don’t stack too high.

3. Secure Loads Properly:

   • Use straps, supports, or barriers to secure heavy materials and prevent them from shifting or moving accidentally.

4. Clear Pathways:

   • Ensure stored materials do not block emergency exits or walkways.

5. Regular Inspections:

   • Routinely check stored materials for signs of shifting or instability.

Discussion Questions

• Have you witnessed incidents caused by improper storage?

• What additional safety steps can we take to ensure storage security?

Conclusion
Proper storage practices prevent dangerous accidents. Secure and inspect your materials regularly.

Store safely, stay safe!